Mentoring Services

Darrin Person, Coordinator
darrin.person@fresnounified.org

1350 M Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: (559) 457-3369
FAX: (559) 457-3374

Links

Handbook

Mentoring Directory

Application Form

FUSD Mentor Office (Mission Statement)

To develop a culture of mentoring, in the Fresno Unified School District, that will increase the number of quality mentoring relationships for students to enable them to reach their full academic potential.

Program Goals (Students)

Improve School Attendance

Improve Academic Achievement

Improve Social Competence

Decrease problem/high risk behaviors

 

Steps to develop a culture of mentoring (recruitment strategies)

1. School Engagement

Increase schools’ awareness of the benefits of mentoring and the various mentoring resources available for students. Encourage staff (teachers, administrators, coaches, etc.) to participate in formal and informal mentoring relationships with students. Provide professional support and learning opportunities, based on best practices, to develop or expand mentoring programs at school sites.

2. District Staff Engagement/Collaboration

Increase staff’s awareness of the benefits of mentor relationships for students (mentees) and adults (mentors). Encourage district staff to participate in formal and informal mentoring relationships.

3. Community Engagement

Increase the community’s awareness of the benefits of mentor relationships for students (mentees) and adults (mentors) and of the need for more dedicated volunteers.

4. Creating New Partnerships and Expanding/Coordinating Existing Partnerships (Community, Civic, Business, and Faith-Based)

Create/develop partnerships with a diverse base of community agencies, civic groups, faith-based organizations, and businesses to increase mentor relationships in schools and address gaps in service(s). Increase capacity of existing mentor partnerships.

 

What mentor programs are available through FUSD Mentoring Office?

• School-Based/After School - Mentoring takes place at the school site
• Community-Based - Mentoring takes place off campus
• Worksite-Based - Mentoring takes place at the mentor's workplace
• Faith-Based - Mentoring takes place at or under the auspices of a religiously affiliated congregation.
• E-mentoring - Mentoring occurs on-line
• Adopt-a-School Partnership - A Community, Faith Based/ Business
  Group providing mentors to on specific school site
  

What are the benefits of mentoring?*

• Improved academic performance
• Improved school attendance
• Improved behavior in school

*(California Governor's Mentoring Partnership, 2005)

How can the Mentor Office help?

• Recruitment of Mentors
• Training
• Screening
• Build volunteer capacity at school site(s)
• Connecting mentor agencies to school sites

 

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